Aristocort
This product is designed to alleviate inflammatory skin conditions and is effectively utilized for systemic inflammatory control.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Triamcinolone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg
Aristocort details
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Skin Conditions · Eczema · Psoriasis
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Cortical Steroid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to triamcinolone; bacterial skin infections
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid covering treated area; use sparingly on fragile skin
- Minor side effects
- itching; dryness
- Moderate side effects
- skin thinning; stretch marks
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Lederle
- Onset Time
- Variable
- Duration
- Variable
- Storage instructions
- Store at cool temperature.
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Discuss with a doctor. Breastfeeding: Consult a medical professional.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention; severe infection, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This product is designed to alleviate inflammatory skin conditions and is effectively utilized for systemic inflammatory control.
Mechanism of action
Triamcinolone acts as a synthetic corticosteroid. It suppresses the immune system and reduces inflammation by inhibiting the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Aristocort
Aristocort contains triamcinolone, a corticosteroid frequently used to manage inflammatory skin conditions, eczema, and psoriasis. Produced by Lederle, these tablets are available in the 4mg strength. Active ingredients reduce the immune response to minimise swelling, redness, and itching associated with various dermatological issues commonly treated with systemic therapy.
Buying Aristocort online
Aristocort is registered across 13 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Expats living in the region or residents far from a well stocked pharmacy often find ordering this brand online to be a reliable option. Generic triamcinolone, much of it made in India, is often more affordable than the original label, making it a popular choice for those replenishing their medicine cabinets while moving through Asia.